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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
CHRISTMAS SOCIAL,

Annual Reception at Nelson's Businss.
CoIieH~, Lasf Evening.
-N. annual social given BY the faculty of
tEel-on's business college, occurred at the
college hall last evening. asst-w1sEvvfy
delightful sffar. I-was rnurc4x!IS--i.t-
fmrrsf m ftx mature Hrf ~sss. BODY m
fos-a a-eoeh TIME and foun,ii...- Al 10 o'clock
two long tables were spread aud nearly two
hundred students, wthfa few invited
friends. sat down to daints Refreshments -
yanilla and chocolate Ice sr-alp. akes,
fsat,s, aud confectionery. supplemented by
admirable cigars distributed amongst the
gentlemen present. Extreme snciabllity
| accompanied the discussion Of the feast and
| the event, socially. was up TO the high stan
dard which the institution has established.
At the conclusion of the supper pleas
ant and unexpected event occurred, in the
presentation of handsome Christmas pres
ents to Messrs K. J. Nelson. II. H. Nelson
and I. A. Dye, teachers in the college. The
presentation remarks were gracefully made
BY Miss Nellie l. Vickerman, as follows:
On behalf of the students OF this collegel
want to present to you each Christmas
present To Mr.. L. J. Nelson, this office
chair; TO Mr.. II. II. Nelson. this box OF
| cigars: to Mr.. T. A. Dye, this silk mu:fer<
| 1t is the sincere wish of all .hat YOU aocspe
these presents. as token of orr steem 4
friendship and appreciation Of your kindi
NJ IS.
Tne recipients all made happy remarks
in response. Mr.. l. j. Nelson's acceptance,
being unusually brigh; and humorous. IL
was interrupted BY frequent applause. Th.
chair is very handsome one. Of dark wa.
nut, and was the pretiiest money could pur-
chase in the city. The other presents were
equally appropriate.
The affair was avast success in all essen
| tials. The students annual balt1Dccurs
| this evening.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
Not an arrest was made last night.

Not an arrest was made last night.
! Mr.. J. +. Rankin. of South Charleston. is
In the city.
Messrs. +. 7. Stockstill and c. IL. Ne Il
Of New Carlisle, are In town today OH bus
ness.
Rev. S. p. Dunlap will spend one more
Christmas with his aged mother, who is ill'
at Galesburg, Ill. He will be back in
Springfield by "Wednesday, the-2Sth.
The case of the state VS. Frank David
son, charged with running gambling
house, was called in the police court this
afternoon and continued until next Tues
day.
St Paul NJ. Z. church is tastefully decor
ated for this evening. The Christmas can
tata will be Handsomely rendered, and is
very entertaining. A delightful social time
Is expected.
John Brown post No 633. G. A. r.. will
give q free entertainment at its hall on
west Main street this evening. The enter
tainment promises to be very enjoyable.
Ali are invited.
Last evening Elder Green united in mar
rage Mr. William Smith. OF this city, and
Miss Lizzie Thornton, of Washington c.
H., at the residence Of friend of the con-
tracing parties who resides just west Of
st. Paul church.
Messrs. Dolson and Harris, who are likely
to retire from the management of the La
gonda house at an early date. have made
admirable records As hotel men. and made
many friends in the travelling profession.
They are the embodiment Of geniaiity.
BY 3 telegram received by Mr.. Eden
Bowman, 1t is learned that the Waverly
house. at Thomasville. Georgia. burned,
early this morning, and that his wife and
child, who have been scjourning there, with
Mrs. A. NJ. Burbank. received no injury
and sustained no loss. Mr.. Bowman leaves
today to spend the holidays with his
family.
The Seyenth-Day Adventists will COM
mence course of Bible lectures on Sunday
evening, December 25. in their hall, No.
Az west Main street, third floor. These
meetings will continue every evening Dur
ing the week. Elders Gullford and Cot
trell will be in charge. The public is urged
to come out and hear these lectures. Seats
free. Hour of meeting. 7:3o.
Wednesday. December u. by the Rev.
DR.. Rust, Of High street NJ. E. church. was
celebrated the marriage of Mr.. W. S. Batch
el!er, formerly Of Bedford, Canada. now OF
this city. and Miss Kate S. West. Of is
east North street. Mr.. and Mis- Batcheller
are temporarily residing with the brides
mother. but will soon leave To locate in the
west, either Iowa or California.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
LOCAL oREviTieS.

Read Paynter & Co.'S ad. at the top Of
this page.
Colonel Coates Kinney. Of Xenia, was In
the city yesterday on business.
Mr.. John W. Melking. the paper hanger,
left yesterday for Los Angeles, California.
Mr.. George H. Knight the popular Bee
Line agent. went to Cincinnati this morn
ing.
There was quiet wedding at the St.
Paul N. E. parsonage last night the pastor
officiating.
The inquest into the death OF Mr. Thomas
Kizer is being held this afternoon by Cor
onner Bennett.
Oficer Caldwell, who has been III for
several days, thinks he will be able to go
on duty tonight
Mr.. O. c. Larrimer. of Springfield. spent
Sunday last with his mother at this place.
South Charleston Sentinel.
Mr.. ID. X. McGinnis. travelling passenger
agent Of the ST. Paul. Minneapolis and
Manitoba railway, is in the city.
Miss Lizzie McCarty. OF Fernclif avenue.
10 home from school at Cedar Point, near
Cincinnati, to spend the holidays.
Mr.. Lafayette viney. of Springfield,
spent Sunday and Monday last with friends
In this place. South Charleston Sentinel.
Mrs. J. ID. Barnett, Of Camp Point Ills.
who has been the guest Of relatives in this
city, for several weeks. leaves tomorrow for
Forest, Ohio.
Police Judge Young was today presented
by Baker Clark with large cake beauti'
fully iced and decorated. The judge will
demolish It on Christmas.
Mr.. George Spence, esq. comes up to his
|, Office. daily. and gives much attention to
business. His many friends are very glad
to see him on the street again.
The best place to buy Christmas pres.
ent Is at 10 north Market street. A new
improved White or new Home sewing
machine. w. Thornton, agent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
California Excursion, via Bes Line, De
cember s;th

Caiiforn'a Exeur.'on. via Bes Line, De-
cember s7th.
Last low-rate excursion via the popular
tourist route to California, Tuesday, DE
cember %, via the Bee Line Free recIin-
ing chair cars to ST. Louis and Kansas CITY.
Free tourist sleepers from Kansas City to
California. Wagner palace cars and Pull
man sieepers for all who desire these lux.
uries. Tourist tickets are good returning
for six months. OF even longer IL desired
with choice OF routes both going and re-
turning. Parties having in view a trip ts
any point in the west. are most cordial,
invited to join with this party.
This Is the last ca,I at the present low
rates. On and after January lst the round
trip tn California points will b. advanced
$40. 90.
For full particulars call on
G.. III. KNIGHT. Art.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

The contributions of clothing. TOYS. pro-
visions. etc, to the Flower Mission. for dis
tribution tomorrow. have been very large
today, and there is great layout of these
articles at the headquarters, room No. 4,
Blacks opera house. The ladies divided
the day into watches, two staying an hour
each trick" kinnane, Wren a Co. do
mated All enormous quantity Of excellent
cloaks. hoods, gloves. hosiery. mitters and
other clothing. which will be very accepta-
BILE 10 the poor.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
A Family Gathering.

Have YOU father? Have you mother?
Have you son or daughter. sister oil
brother who has not vet taken Kemp's Bal
sam for the Throat and Lungs. the kuarsn-
teed remedy for the cure OF Coughs. Colds,
Asthma. Group and all Throat and Lung
troubles? If 80. why? when sample bot
tie Is gladly given to you free by T. j. Cas-
per. druggist, Al east Main street, and the
large size costs only Soc and LOO.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT.

NJ. James r. Carpenter and Miss Laura
l.. Dye to he Married December 2sth.
Friends Of the contracting parties in this
city have received invitations. of which the
following is copy. to attend the wedding
Of Mr.. James F. Carpenter and Miss Laurs
l.. Dye, Of Troy:
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

The Pennsylvania Lines west Of Pitts
burg will sell excursion tickets at one fare
for the round trip from all stations Decem-
ber aith, 25th. Goth and Slst, 1887. and on
January LIST and I'd. 1855. All tickets good
returning until January Sd, 1888. No ex-
cursion tickets will be sold to adults for less
than 25 cents, nor to children for less than
Is cents. No excursion tickets will be sold
on December 21th. 2Sth. 29th and SOth,
1887. For further information call on or
address nearest ticket agent Pittsburg. Gin
cinnati 4 ST. Louis Railway Co.
500, o cod
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
N0tics.

Monday. December 26, being legal hol-
iday, the 1. q. & W. and U. 5. freight house
will be closed at 1880 a. IN. Persons hav-
ing shipments to make or freight they de-
sire to receive will please call before that
time. u. II. ROCHE.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
Grand Concert.

At the Second Baptist church next Thur
day evening. December 90. a grand concert
will he given by the Second Baptist concert
choir. A fine programme will be rendered,
rs considerable time and attention have been
spent by the best local talent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

Boots, shoes. rubbers and slippers. fifteen
per cent. less than any house in Ohio. Re
tail at wholesale prices at the Arcade Shoe
House
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

There will be stated conclave Of Pales-
tine commandery. No. S3, X. T.. this FRI
day evening. s. j. LAfFERrI, Z. {.
JouN NJ. CAREY, RHcOrder.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

Wallace Ross and George Bubear will row
for the championship Of England and 81 .OoO
side on February 18th over the Thames
course.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

The funeral of Mrs. Lucy b. Pearson,
wife of Rev. John Pearson, pastor of Cen
trail NJ. Z. church. will be held tomorrow
morning at IL o'clock at the church
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
Coming Events.

Coming Eventa.
BLAcK's.-Saturday matinee and night,
December ~, Fields Operate Minstrels.
BLAcK's.-Christmas matinee and even.
ing, December %. Miss Nellie Free 4 Co.,
Dads Girl" and "On the Sahara"
GKAND.-Monday, December 20, MAY
Blossom"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

Pictures. picture frames, holiday and
fancy goods at half price. to close out busi-
ness at once. Williams's Art Store. 76
east Main street. S02m$
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

Excursion TO California December 27th,
via the |. Il. & W. route.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

Union Cooperative Coal Co. sellsHOck.
ing. Jackson and Sunday Greek.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
Useful Xmas Gifs,

Are an assortment Of Colgate's delicate
perfumes, and box OF Cashmere Bouquet
toilet soap. Now ready.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

ChanPiin's Liquid Pearl. Sd Cents.
Don't pay Is unless 50 printed on bottl,
label.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

The Opportunity OF q Life Time,
TO get ss hand turn Ladies' Shoe for s2,
at Schulte's Shoe Store.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

Boots, shoes. rubters and slippers. ffteer
per cent. less than any house in Ohio. Re
tail at wholesale prices at the Arcade Shot
House.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

Dirin1 the month Of December The
Nelson Business Cell 90 will sell schOl.
arships o. the following term: SO
dsWs, balance N three ~ monthIy
payments.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

Christmas PresentS-
Come in in good time and select the best
present that can be found in Springfield,
the New Improved White or the New
Home sewing machine. Sold on reasOna-
BILE payments at No. 10 n. Market st. -
W. THORNTON.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

Beaity's Ivory Starch.
Labor saving. harmless TO fabric. Perfect fini b.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
Christmas Presents.

When you want good coal 60 to Whe'dor
& Merrill. Grand opera house.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

Trv WheId0n 4 Merrill for coal
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
fIavoring Extracts.
THE BEST MADE.


Casper's Extract Vanilla.
Made from pure Vanilla Bean.
Casper's Extract Of Lemon.
A delicious flavor Of fresh Lemon.
Casper's Extract of Orange.
Made from fresh Oranges.
Casper's Extract Of Rose,
An extract Of fresh Rose Leaves.
Casper's Extract of Almond.
A pure extract OF the bitter Almond.
Casper's Extract of Pineapple.
A rich essence Of this delicious fruit.
Casper's Extract of Strawberry.
These extracts cannot be surpassed. and are
very low In price. For sale In bottles or by the
ounce or pint. Sold only At
CASPER'S Drug Store,
DisAsrsBlss2. aais Street. I'd Doss West
Of Limsssoos. .SpsinGnsid.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

The best place 10 buy Christmas pres
ent Is at 10 north Market street. A new
improved White or new Home sewing
machine. w. Thornton, agent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23

Mr.. George Spence, esq. comes up to his
|, Office. daily. and gives much attention ia
business. His many friends are very glad
to see him on the street again.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-23
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

n q 2LNDOCKEK, IS and 81 Arcade. Pr.at
0seR. Eneravcr and Fashionable StationeR.
V0o11nG goods and calling cards speciality.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-10-09
A $500 DOG COLLAR.
Wealth Lavished by the Rich their Four
footed Friends.

Wealth Layished by the Rich ON their Four.
footed Friends.
"The most costly collar ever supplied for
dog" said leading manufacturer IN that
line. went to Philadelphia. 1t was chain
collar. OF gold and silver. and worth 5000. No.
George w. Childs. A. NJ, was not the pur-
chaser. and I must decline to tell you the pur-
chaser's name. The animal which wears the
5000 collar is greyhound. and a beauty.
Quite number OF New York dogs have col
lars worth 800 or thereabouts. OF course.
they belong to wealthy people. and a pretty
lively eye Is kept on the collars when the dog
catahers are about. The handsomest collar
know Of in New York is worn by q mastiff
somewheIe about Thirty;fourth street. The
the average demand is for collars costing
about So. but they range in price down to
Women are In the large majority among pur-
chasers, and most OF them are married women,
tho chestnut about maiden Indies and their
at least IN New pug
sex, but ! notice that many, women OF good
OF New York own a dog OF some kind or an
other, and take good care OF IL too. However,
tachment to their four footed friends as women,
and have Witnessed remarkable instances OF
grief for the loss OF a doG-some instances that
y" Women are getting more into the habit of
blanketing their dogsin cool weather; but the
great majority OF dogs have still TO trust to
their natural covering for protection from the
cold. However, IL very large number Of dogs
in New York. between collars and blankets,
carry more value around with them than the
average citizen.
Another thing worth mentioning Is that.
to the best OF my observation. the best dogs
are not seen ct the dog shows. Many OF the
finest dogs In this city arc not allowed near .
dog show. Their owners would not permit
their pets to b put on exhibition" -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-10-09
LITTLE HERRING sKINNERS
They Seem Very Happy. and Skin 1900
HerrinRs n bay Each.

An advertisement in The Sun yesterday
called attention to n peculiar industry. At
least II seemed so to a Sun reporter, and he
went to 179 West street to see what manner OF
demand ]. w. Beardsley's Sons have that they
should be looking for supply of small girls
for skinning behring's and other light work.
But at the Office there the whole thing was
looked upon ns not at all peculiar. but entirely
as q matter OF course.
We have as many as forty or nifty girls
working for us at times" said Mr.. Beardsley.
"and some OF them have grown up in our
shops, having spent seven or eight years IN
skihninR herrings, They make ms high rs 81
q week. and seem happy and satisfied. But We
IND more trouble every year III getting new
gtrla. l suppose IL Is because the avenues OF
employment for girls are multiplying IN SO
many directions. In tho rush OF busy Tines,
such as the advent Of Lent brings ~ III tLo
spring. We have trouble in getting all the help
The reporter was shown up stairs. whore the
girls were at work In an atmosphere thar was
redolent OF the peculiar flavor OF rod herring.
he wondered IL the girls ever freed themselves
OF the smell. and the forewoman SAID thaI
when they took OF their aprons and washed
sweet AZ though they worked in candy iac-
tory. The operation Is simple, hut Interesting:
They transform the herring OF the old country
store boxed and Fnlnon frcr-Iu""H hn'"r
variety, into tho mora Hrirtp,rN'" ''Nf' -
horring OF coInInorce. This is done N.,h HG'i!-
ness and skill that can be imagined Wlfnll ~
considered that the girls manipulate dally IRON
strip on the skin all the way round. split the
nsh and take out the backbone, so nearly IN
ono motion that the eyes OF the onlooksr are
deceived. q.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-10-09
COLLECTING DEBTS.
An Experienced Collector Who Finds It
Pays to be Deaf

An Experienced Collector Who Finds It
Pays to be Deaf
mo, we have not adopted the Chicago
method Of collecting bills in New York." said
an experienced bill collector. land I don't
know that the police would tolerate them. II
we had. The wagon marked In flaming let
ters bad Debts Collected" is still unknown
in our streets. and II any Office sends around
letters with bad Debt" stamped on their
envelopes, have not heard of it. Debts are
collected in New York by dunning II the
debtor won't nay within decent time and has
property within reach. And dunning. as we'll
as being the oldest, is, after ALL tho most
efiectual method"
But suppose the debtor is not ut home to
be dunned2"
"Then wait quietly until he is at home--if
the debt Is worth waiting for. II I can. get
the servant, as soon as call. and before she
has notified her master. to let me in. which.
as look respectable she can hardly refuse to
do. and sit down. II not invited to seat
until she comes with an answer. Then de-
eide to wait till he comes In, and am quite OBJ
81 df his return he Is man. or Il she IS we
s wS xshs hat hse Hs with
But II the servant is In with the employer,
then more persistent course has to be adopted.
and calls made 30 frequently as to ATTRACT the
attention Of folks living In the vicinity. I take
the rebuff. which in such a case am sure to
a way to &c Sy
a handful Of other bills. look Of it. fiddle
slowly ana carefully return i to The bunch
Then. as Il uneonscious that l had attracted
WsE carrying %
hand. This, repeated a few days In any neigh
borhood. respectable or otherwise. is common
pel him to move
."Ono trick have is to pretend to be deaf
but
In q collector. especially when combined with
hearing acute enough to deteet hint OF set;
enough pay, but rather slow, and it is amusing
to notice how he acts when NJ happen into his
0Ge starts up rem m his desk Il and meets
tell me when he will settle. or that he can't set
tie Just then, or something Of that sort. pre-
and and in the 81 loud tone which deaf people ordi,
narily use ask him to repeat It. which he does
with deal Of I Of
There are one or more collecting agencies
their names in sheet or circular for distribu-
ton throughout the country among business
my ane a a n
stance in which debtor was about to pay over
money. to q collector. and the collector unfor-
earnest, I'm glad you're paying this now. as
was Just about to send your name u men.
tioning concern OF tho kind to which have
alluded; The money had moi, yet passed
iS9 the dsSt9 hang He
and the remark stung him. He drew back the
money and pocketed It. with the remark Oh.
indeedi / would just like to see my name
published In that affair." The collector went
away without his money. and. as the debtor
happened to be an astute and experienced law
yer. 1t was deemed prudent not to herald his
name in the manner indicated.
There are many ways Of collecting q debt
but plain. simple dunning Is the BEST"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-10-09
PROGRESSIVE OBSERVATION


From the Minneapolis Tribune.
Progressive Observation" is the name
given to new Boston game that has been
taken up, with interest 10 social circles. II
mas an oyer nahtes so ama
thing useful. The hostess provides five tables.
at each Of which ar. seated toar or Aye per-
The head" table, represents the sense Of
sight. the highest sense. Table No; is touch,
No. 8 hearing, No. smell. and No. B taste:
teacher is supplied with a, variety Of objects
suited to the use OF the table. For instance,
the teacher at the SIGHT table eae
takes away the tray and asks, the player to
person single article, and after shor, in.
spection calls for answers to all the questions
that can be asked about it. Score is kept by
mistakes progresses to the next table.
At the close Of the evening the player Wh9
has made the most t Is aIar sny
eral tables is only limited by tho teachers IN.
gen9ity and the resources of the house 5ns ov AT
and depend on the sense Of feeling alone for
their impressions OF the article given them.
This Is not SO easy rs 1t may be supposed: For
be used and the test given on n note or combi-
nation OF notes; or a number OF thin classes ;,ess
may be used IN like way. the player I bSlnSS
which Is given alone after being struck IN q
regular succession. For the taste and smell
such e' things as our a meal powdersd mac,
caroni. corn starch. granum and Others, whose
taste and smell In the raw state are either not
very pronounced or not familiar are good ior
The game Is not SO much like '.,child's play"
A. a. may be thought IEMe it had Its origin n
and enlarged, tho idea proves very Well adapt
ed to the entertainment OF grown people VINO p
are rational enough to like a little sense with